Inside the palace, the lanterns have been turned on.

In the partial hall of Kunning Palace, the emperor and queen were also having dinner, and the pomp was relatively simple.

"The thirteenth daughter-in-law also cooks for the fourteenth and fifteenth children, but she is quite a bit of a sister-in-law!" Yang Qingyin couldn't help but praise.

"Not bad...... In the past few days, she has no complaints, and she has put down her body to do those rough jobs, which can be regarded as living up to the love of the old thirteen! Zhu Xianming said slowly.

"Do you really plan to let the old thirteen stay in Shanglin Yuan for seven or eight months?"

After thinking for a while, Zhu Xianming said calmly: "Let's take a look!" ”

"The thirteenth daughter-in-law has been in Kunning Palace for a long time, I know that she has always been a thoughtful person, if you want to find her mistakes, I am afraid that she will fail!"

"I'll have to try it to find out, it's only been a few days...... Wait a few more days! ”

Picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Zhu Xianming continued: "The sixth family has been restless for the past two days, you have to say a few words about her!" ”

"It's rare to see that you are dissatisfied with the old six families!" Yang Qingyin laughed.

"If it weren't for our son, I would have cleaned him up long ago if he was doing things behind his back!" Zhu Xianming said with a cold face.

But whether he or the queen, they all know that this is pure angry talk, at least it is impossible to clean up Zhu Jingyuan at the moment, which is related to the balance of the government and government.

Of course, the most essential reason is that Zhu Xianming needs King Rui to balance the prince, and at the same time use it as a spare tire when the prince is unusable.

While the husband and wife were chatting, a small meeting was also being held in the east hall of Kunning Palace at this moment.

Zhu Yunsheng looked at the dishes in front of him, and said with a sad expression: "Brother Thirteen eats bran vegetables, the days are really bitter!" ”

"The thirteenth sister-in-law still has to do her own laundry and cooking, but I don't know how she can survive ......"

Zhu Yunsheng reads these words all the time, which shows that she is really worried about her brother and sister-in-law, because she and Zhu Jinghong have the best relationship among the three brothers.

"Princess, why don't we think of a way to go to Shanglin Yuan to see the Thirteenth Master and them!" Xiangyun proposed.

Zhu Yunsheng said helplessly: "I'm afraid that this matter is difficult, I can't even leave the palace now, how can I go to Shanglin Yuan!" ”

At this time, Daiyu said: "The princess is a blind eye to Mount Tai, if you can say that the queen mother will visit the thirteenth master, we can not go with you!" ”

"This ...... It's not impossible! Zhu Yunsheng pondered.

"But this matter is in a hurry, I only mentioned it two days ago, and the queen mother did not allow it!"

At this time, Zhen Qin spoke: "The queen is also worried about the thirteenth master, if the princess mentions it a few more times, the mother will definitely agree!" ”

…………

After a night, Zhu Xianming began to manage the government as usual, and as usual, he approved the recital.

The three great eunuchs of the celebrant eunuch are not always Lu Cheng, for example, today is the eunuch Dai Quan.

"There's still no movement over there in Jinling?" Zhu Xianming asked casually.

As the eunuch of the Admiral of Dongchang, Dai Quan knew very well what the emperor was asking.

I only heard Dai Quan reply: "Back to Your Majesty, there are already people who are connected with each other, but no one dares to stir up trouble!" ”

Jinling's affairs are now the top priority, so even if there are Jinyi guards staring, Zhu Xianming arranged for Dongchang to send people.

Therefore, he has more than one source of information about the matter on the ground in Jinling, and relatively speaking, he can reflect the reality more objectively.

Putting down the music in his hand, Zhu Xianming asked, "Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?" ”

Although Dai Quan is a eunuch, he is in a high position as the master of ceremonies, and his vision and knowledge are no less than those of foreign scholars, so Zhu Xianming asked him like this.

"Back to Your Majesty, the slave thinks...... It is good that the wind and waves are calm, but over time, big waves may come out, and Your Majesty should prepare early! ”

"yes...... The way to control the water is better than to block it, but they are a pool of stagnant water, and they don't want to flow out along the river I dug up, and I am helpless! ”

"Your Majesty, yesterday I received the impeachment of Jia Yucun of the Heavenly Governor's Mansion, with a total of seventy-eight ......"

"Among them, more than ten people have a joint recital, a total of fifteen!"

"Hmm!" Zhu Xianming nodded, and did not give any additional instructions on this.

This also means that the above-mentioned notes will be kept in the archives of the celebrant (both in the middle of the previous period) and will not make waves in the court.

In fact, the source of these notes is very complicated, not only the impeachment of Jinling magistrates, but also some Zhishi officials outside Jinling.

"Tell me...... It is not to take away their land, but to make them pay taxes according to the actual amount, but it is the same as asking for their lives! ”

Dai Quan didn't take this well, he actually understood the thoughts of the scholars and officials.

Today, your emperor Qingzhang raised taxes on land, will the tax rate be raised for the sake of silver in the future? Will it be a kind of donation under the name of a coincidence?

These similar methods were used too much by the scholars, so they naturally had to defend the royal family to the death.

"Jia Yucun said that Qingzhang can be completed by the end of the year, do you say that his so-called completion, is there any moisture in it?"

Even if Jia Yucun is doing dirty work under great pressure, it is obvious that the emperor does not trust him 100%, which is also the face of the emperor.

"This ...... Slaves don't dare to judge! ”

Zhu Xianming raised his head and said slowly: "Then check carefully, send the right people to check, don't let people know!" ”

"Yes!"

Just as Zhu Xianming continued to read the recital, a small eunuch appeared outside the door and reported that several commanders of the North Fourth Guard asked to see him.

Only the pro-army commanders are qualified to meet the emperor directly, and other generals at the level of Jingying and Dusi are not very difficult to meet the emperor.

"Let them in!"

After Zhu Xianming's order, soon the four commanders entered the palace and saluted the emperor and were called.

"What?"

Jiang Qingsheng, the commander of Yulin's right guard, said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are waiting for this time to tell you about some training!" ”

"Say it!" Zhu Xianming put down the chapter in his hand.

Then Jiang Qingsheng began to tell him, at first Zhu Xianming could still understand it, but when it came to the coordination of new tactics, the emperor sounded a little confused.

About ten minutes later, Jiang Qingsheng hooked his waist and asked: "The ministers have thought about it carefully, but there is still no complete way to turn back and forth into the connection, and please teach Your Majesty!" ”

Zhu Xianming said with dissatisfaction: "These specific training matters should be thought about by you as generals, not to worry about ......."

"Wait for death!" Several generals bowed down.

"Get up, no one wants you to die, I still hope that you will train strong soldiers to fight against the unsubordinate!" Zhu Xianming said calmly.

After a few people got up, Song Run, the commander of Xiaowu's right guard, raised his head and said with a panicked face: "Your Majesty...... The ministers have something to say, but they don't know whether to say it or not! ”

"Say!"

"The ministers thought that maybe ...... Maybe let ...... Let the Thirteenth Master help you with the details! ”

After saying this, Song Run lowered his head again, he knew very well that these words were very taboo, and it was a big crime to befriend the prince as a military general.

When the other three were about to intercede for Song Run, Zhu Xianming behaved extremely calmly.

"There's no bastard...... This soldier can't be trained? Zhu Xianming asked calmly.

Without waiting for a few generals to react, Zhu Xianming continued: "The other person is in Shanglin Yuan, if you have any questions, you can just go to him directly!" ”

Your Majesty, is this an agreement?

didn't wait for everyone to ask, only to hear Zhu Xianming say: "It's nothing...... Let's go down! ”

So they could only judge that the emperor had agreed.

Although Zhu Jinghong is now the emperor, he has not been removed from his position as the "superintendent of the army" of the Northern Fourth Guard, and it is natural to consult him.

Let's talk about the fields in Shanglinyuan, Zhu Jingchun and the others are still hoeing.

Now it has entered early winter, and the weather is getting colder, but Zhu Jingchun and the others are still sweating.

There is still the last acre of land, and the sowing of the imperial field in Shanglin Yuan will be completed, and the next step is to repeat hoeing and maintenance, and the task will be more tedious and detailed.

The two were busy, while Zhu Jinghong was sitting in the shade of a tree, and at this moment Baochai was pouring water for him.

"Let them both rest!" Baochai said softly.

Taking the water bowl, Zhu Jinghong took a sip and said, "Who knows that the Chinese food on the plate is hard work...... They need to understand this more than I do! ”

"The Thirteenth Master also knows how to quote verses!" Baochai couldn't help but quip.

"Who is the thirteenth master of Miss Bao!" Zhu Jinghong asked in passing.

The husband and wife here flirted and scolded, and the two of them who worked in the field were tired enough, and finally Zhu Jingchun couldn't help but straighten up and shouted, "Thirteenth brother...... I'm thirsty! ”

"You've just drunk water, and you're thirsty again? Keep up the work! Zhu Jinghong was unceremonious.

These two boys like to steal and play tricks, how could Zhu Jinghong get their wish.

Just as Zhu Jinghong was about to continue to scold, Baochai reminded on the side: "Someone is coming!" ”

"Who's coming?"

While speaking, Zhu Jinghong looked in the direction pointed by Baochai, and saw someone approaching on horseback in the distance.

His eyesight was not bad, and he could tell at a glance that it was someone from the North Fourth Guard, which made him curious about the courage of these people.

"You go back first!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.

"Good!"

Knowing that it was inconvenient for him to be present, Baochai responded and left with the basket.

After a while, Jiang Qingsheng and his entourage rushed to the ground, dismounted after more than ten meters, and then walked towards Zhu Jinghong on foot.

Looking at Zhu Jinghong, who was dressed in a short shirt, several people present were deeply surprised, they didn't expect this master to be so miserable.

"See the Thirteenth Master!"

Calling Zhu Jinghong the thirteenth master means that everyone has a close relationship with him.

"Everyone, hurry up and excuse me!" Zhu Jinghong got up and said.

After these people got up, Zhu Jinghongfang asked, "Why did you come here, could it be that you also came to farm with me?" ”

"Thirteenth Master, the ministers are here by order to ask you for some advice!" Song Run replied.

patting the dust on his buttocks, Zhu Jinghong said: "Now that I am guilty, my father can't wait to abolish me, and you are mixed with me...... I'm afraid it's going to be a big disaster! ”

"Thirteenth Master, your words are serious, the Lord has always been more important than you, how can you ......?"

Picking up the hoe on the side, Zhu Jinghong sneered: "Heavy weight? Trap me here, let me eat bran vegetables every day, this is called weight? ”

On this day, there was no way to talk, and the scene was quiet for a while.

Seeing Zhu Jinghong leave with a hoe, Jiang Qingsheng and the others could only follow, but their official boots were really difficult to walk in the ground.

"You two bastards, lazy again?"

was scolded by Zhu Jinghong, and the two of them, who watched the excitement, became busy again.

Seeing that Zhu Jinghong began to hoe the ground, Jiang Qingsheng and the others could only follow, and said at the same time: "Thirteenth Master, this time the ministers came over, and they really came to ask for advice by the will of the Lord!" ”

"Alright...... If you have anything to say, will I not help you without my father's will? ”

At this time, Zhu Jinghong changed his attitude, which really stunned Jiang Qingsheng and the others, but they didn't have time to think about it, so they started talking about business.

Zhu Jinghong has really worked the matter of training, even if he is farming, he is still thinking about it, and when Jiang Qingsheng asks questions, he can explain immediately.

In fact, many things may be bumpy if you rely on yourself, but if you stand from God's perspective, it is very simple.

And Zhu Jinghong, whose consciousness is hundreds of years ahead, sees the problem from God's perspective, so he can easily give solutions.

Of course, he understood the truth that the disciples of the church starved their masters, so he had reservations many times, so that he could continue to interfere with the army.

At the end of the discussion, everyone had something to gain.

Among them, Zhu Jinghong deliberately said something wrong, and he will take the initiative to correct it in the later stage, and take this opportunity to take himself out.

After Jiang Qingsheng and the others left, Zhu Jinghong fell into new thoughts.

The emperor asked these people to consult him, obviously recognizing his military talent, but the key was that he was not very guarded, which was his biggest advantage at the moment.

Although there is an advantage, this advantage completely depends on the emperor's wishes, so Zhu Jinghong still does not dare to slack off.

In the conversation with Jiang Qingsheng and others just now, Zhu Jinghong learned that the imperial court had sent additional troops to the northwest, and at the same time, it had also mobilized a large amount of grain, grass and ordnance.

In other words, the war between the Northwest and Dzungaria is already inevitable, and it is very likely that it will break out next year.

Of course, the imperial court has not given up on surrendering to Dzungar, but the reality is that they have a closer connection with the Rakshasa Kingdom.

Let's fight, just fight...... Zhu Jinghong thought so.

"In addition to land battles, naval battles must also be made, and I don't know what the situation of the coastal naval division is now after the last order!" Zhu Jinghong muttered in a low voice.

"It's useless for me to say it alone, I need to make some news out, so that the old man really believes that there is gold everywhere, and foreigners are all rich!"

"There are all such land and sea battles, so I can fish in troubled waters!"

There is a place for war to be useful, which also means that no war can create war.

After Dzungaria, it was the Japanese side, then the Portuguese on the Annam side, and then the Luzon side......

Thinking that there were so many potential enemies, Zhu Jinghong felt extremely relieved.

After another busy afternoon, the three of them returned to their lodgings.

At this moment, Baochai has also made dinner, tonight it is noodles and pickles, plus one meatloaf and two fried eggs per person.

As for Baochai herself, she was not hungry, so she only ate a boiled egg and a bowl of porridge.

After Zhu Jinghong and the three of them finished eating, they heard Zhu Jinghao say with a satisfied face: "Sister-in-law...... Now your cooking skills are getting better and better! ”

"yes...... I don't think it's worse than those cooks in the palace! Zhu Jingchun answered.

They received the favor of Baochai, but now they have nothing to repay, so they can only pick up good words.

"The more I talk about it, the more outrageous it becomes, if I was really that powerful, I shouldn't have been Sheng'er's waiter in the first place, and I should go directly to the Shangshi Bureau!" Baochai half-jokingly.

Zhu Jingchun followed and said: "If my sister-in-law goes to the Shangshi Bureau, how can the thirteenth brother marry a good wife like you!" ”

Seeing that the two of them were getting more and more talking, they only heard Zhu Jinghong put down the dishes and chopsticks and said, "Since you two are fine, you can wash the dishes this time!" ”

"Uh...... Got it! ”

Zhu Jinghong's words were tantamount to a holy decree, so that the two of them did not dare to refute at all, so they consciously got up and cleaned up.

Baochai wanted to persuade her, but Zhu Jinghong got up to remind her to leave, but asked her to go out for a walk together.

He would take a walk every night, and Baochai never shied away from it.

"Lord Wang, I've been here for ten days, and now I still feel uncomfortable?"

Zhu Jinghong replied calmly: "You don't think it's anything, can I be more squeamish than you?" ”

Stopping, Baochai asked softly: "But if you are trapped here for a long time, how can the prince's ambition be displayed!" ”

The surrounding terrain is open, and there will be no one within a radius of 100 meters, so Baochai asked this for the first time.

"Ambitious? What ambitions? Zhu Jinghong asked with a smile, he didn't plan to confess his mind at the moment.

Sensing his intentions, Baochai no longer delved into it, and immediately said: "There are so many good girls outside, you can't let the palace be empty!" ”

"Okay, Baochai, you say these things again!"

Between the words, Zhu Jinghong stretched out his hand to make it bad, if it wasn't for Baochai being too conservative, he would think that this wild field was also quite good.

(End of chapter)